Purpose:This award recognizes effective development and implementation of new and creative processes and products to solve problems and improve impacts in Extension. This includes but is not limited to the use of technology, including distance education. Innovation demonstrates that Extension is nimble and responsive to our audiences. This award recognizes efforts to save the University money, increase revenue, increase efficiency, increase or diversify audiences, improve program outcomes, provide better service or remove barriers.

Purpose:This award recognizes creative intellectual work that contributes significantly to knowledge in the discipline and has impact, is communicated and valued, and is reviewed by peers. This award supports Extensionís promotion process by recognizing research and/or evaluation projects conducted by MAEE members.